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itchy lips
okay so i'm not sure if this is a yeast infection or not but its kinda itchy down there and i get this white clumpy discharge every so often??anyone know what it is and will it go away on its own??
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Vaginal yeast infections can cause itching and burning, the white discharge may look similar to cottage cheese, there could be pain during sexual intercourse, and some swelling of the vulva. The discharge smells somewhat yeasty from what I've read but not always.
Yeast infections are caused by a disruption in the balance of good bacteria in the vagina. Sexual intercourse, antibiotics, using too much soap, tampon usage, and even wearing tight clothing can all cause a yeast infection to occur.
If you have never had one before and you suspect you do now, then you NEED to see your doctor for a proper diagnosis. From there, you can purchase over-the-counter medication such as Monistat from your local store. The 7-day treatment seems to be the best of the bunch. It comes with the medication, applicator, and instructions so you can do it yourself in privacy.
Anyway, once the doctor has diagnosed you PROPERLY with this then you'll know in the future what one is like and will be able to treat yourself without needing to see your doctor (though you may want to continue seeing the doctor just to make sure). It is VERY important you see the doctor the first time things are odd though so you get acquainted with your body and can remain healthy.
Sometimes women mis-diagnose themselves with a yeast infection when they really have something else wrong (such as a bacterial infection that can render the woman infertile). Even though the clumpy cottage cheese-like discharge is a key symptom of a yeast infection, it's best to see your doctor about it.
Until you're able see a doctor, you may want to wear a panty-liner so you don't have wet underclothing/pants. Do NOT wear a tampon as it will further disrupt the balance in your vagina, and if you don't have an infection, you can get one then. You may also want to wear some looser clothing.
I also want to take note that the person below me has no idea what they're talking about when they say cranberry juice helps a yeast infection. Cranberry juice can help urinary tract infections but won't do anything for a yeast infection.
Consuming yogurt may help while you're doing the Monistat treatment and in the prevention of another yeast infection. Even better, you could look into purchasing some Lactobacillus acidophilus pills from your local store (Wal-mart, various pharmacy, GNC) to take each day for prevention. L. acidophilus is what is in the yogurt that helps, but yogurt only has a small amount of it so it would be more helpful to purchase some of the pills.
I hope you get yourself to the doctor to confirm what sounds to be a yeast infection and all goes well with current treatment and preventative measures.
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that could very possibly be a yeast infection. If the disharge looks like cottage cheese then it most likely is and because its itchy it probably is. I'm not sure if it could go away on its own but i know cranberry juice helps it alot!!!
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uhh probably not..
you just need 2 keep clean..
rinse your shit out when you shower!!
its actually quite normal 2 get some icky looking discharge!! you probably just need 2 keep cleaner or drink more water and eat less unhealthy foods!
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